CVE-2025-29985: Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2025-29985 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting common event enabler. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-1188
Published	2025-04-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Dell · Vendor: dell

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-04-08 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dell common event enabler DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.0.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy common-event-enabler || rpm -q common-event-enabler || common-event-enabler --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison common-event-enabler sudo apt install common-event-enabler=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold common-event-enabler

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list common-event-enabler sudo dnf downgrade common-event-enabler-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.0.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add common-event-enabler

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-29985?

common event enabler: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-29985 being exploited?

CVE-2025-29985 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-29985 affect?

CVE-2025-29985 affects common event enabler. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Dell Common Event Enabler, version(s) CEE 9.0.0.0, contain(s) an Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default vulnerability in the Common Anti-Virus Agent (CAVA). An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exp

How urgent is CVE-2025-29985?

Priority 33/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Dell vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

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References

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